Writing the Body

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Lee Kofman

Date:

16 January 2019 - 10:00
to
4:00 PM

With:

Lee Kofman

Rating:

Emerging

Often we writers forget that our characters have bodies... In this workshop we’ll not only pay attention to this central fact of human existence, but also learn to use the body as a source of inspiration. We’ll look at the body as a multidimensional entity – physical, cultural, and a singular marker of an individual. We’ll learn how to describe sensory experiences, appearance and gestures in a way that deepens characterisation. The workshop incorporates theory, discussion and exercises.

You will learn

More about the concept of the body in general and in writing in particular

About Lee Kofman

Lee Kofman is the author of four books, including the memoir 'The Dangerous Bride' (2014, Melbourne University Press), and co-editor of 'Rebellious Daughters' (2016, Ventura Press), an anthology of prominent Australian memoirists. Her writing received numerous awards and her blog was a finalist for Best Australian Blogs 2014. Her next two books, creative nonfiction work 'Imperfect' (Affirm Press) and the anthology of essays 'Split' (Ventura Press), will be out in 2019. More information at www.leekofman.com.au

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